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washing/waxing new Mustang Convertible

Hi All,

Sorry if this was answered before, but I could not find details.

I am getting new Mustang Convertable with a race stripe, and want to start waxing it myself. After reading forums and reviewes I think I have good idea, but would love coments. I also would like to point out that since it is convertable and it has a race stripe, the amout of open metal is much smaller. It will be a daily driver and my main point is to protect paint and have a nice looking car, not nessesary a show looking car.

Wax:
Use PORTER-CABLE 7424XP with 5" Microfiber disks (DMCKIT5 kit)
Use D301 and D300 if needed

Few questions:
Since it is a new car, I would assume that D300 is not needed, would it be a good assamption?
Since it is a convertable and has a stripe, should I just put wax by hand?
I've read a lot of M205, but my understanding that D301 would provide better protection since it is a wax, right?
Should I do anything special for the fabric top/strip/bumpers/etc...

Re: washing/waxing new Mustang Convertible

Since it is a new car, I would assume that D300 is not needed, would it be a good assamption?

Hopefully.

Since it is a convertable and has a stripe, should I just put wax by hand?

Yeah, I wouldnt want to pull an edge up.

I've read a lot of M205, but my understanding that D301 would provide better protection since it is a wax, right?

D301 is a cleaner/polish/wax. M205 is a cleaner/polish. So yeah, M205 would not offer any protection, and would need a seperate wax after. Some people like to do that, some like a quicker one step.

Should I do anything special for the fabric top/strip/bumpers/etc...

There are fabric cleaners and protectants out there, Meguiars might even have some again. Waxing the stripes should be good. If the bumpers have black trim, you can use a trim detailer if you want, like the Ult. Black.

Re: washing/waxing new Mustang Convertible

Vadim
Make sure to ask the dealer if that strip is some sort of applique, like decal or vinyl. You don't want to treat it the same as if it was painted on and then cleared coat paint again with the whole car.

Re: washing/waxing new Mustang Convertible

Originally Posted by Old Bear

Vadim
Make sure to ask the dealer if that strip is some sort of applique, like decal or vinyl. You don't want to treat it the same as if it was painted on and then cleared coat paint again with the whole car.

Re: washing/waxing new Mustang Convertible

Originally Posted by Old Bear

Vadim
Make sure to ask the dealer if that strip is some sort of applique, like decal or vinyl. You don't want to treat it the same as if it was painted on and then cleared coat paint again with the whole car.

Based on mustang6g forum,

"Factory ones are vinyl, most are glossy except the black GT350 gets black matte I believe." So mine should be black vinyl glossy.